John Wallace Jones
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John Wallace Jones (March 31, 1822 ā September 6, 1895) was an American judge.
Quick Facts Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana, Preceded by ...
John Wallace Jones | |
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Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana | |
In office 1854ā1858 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Clinton Beall |
Succeeded by | Jonas Robeson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1822-03-31)March 31, 1822 Moulton, Alabama |
Died | September 6, 1895(1895-09-06) (aged 73) Shreveport, Louisiana |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Unit | 19th Louisiana Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Born in Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama, Jones became a district judge in Caddo Parish and also served as the mayor of Shreveport from 1854 to 1858.[1] In addition to his civic career, Jones also served with distinction during the American Civil War as the Commanding Officer of Company K of the 19th Louisiana Infantry Regiment for the Confederacy. He died in Shreveport, Louisiana at the age of 73.